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M2.6 Depth: 24.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 17:14:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 17:14:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.05730, 23.78860
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 74 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 161 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 449 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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